The Effects of Using the Sun Safe App on Sun Health Knowledge and Behaviors of Young Teenagers: Results of Pilot Intervention Studies

• Main Authors: Isabelle M Clare (Author), Nisali Gamage (Author), Gail A Alvares (Author), Lucinda J Black (Author), Jacinta Francis (Author), Mohinder Jaimangal (Author), Robyn M Lucas (Author), Mark Strickland (Author), James White (Author), Rebecca Nguyen (Author), Shelley Gorman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundA balanced approach toward sun exposure and protection is needed by young people. Excessive sun exposure increases their risk for skin cancers such as melanoma, whereas some exposure is necessary for vitamin D and healthy bones. We have developed a new iOS smartphone app-Sun Safe-through a...